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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,055.88, 612,806.10 and 242,864.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,055.88, 612,806.10 and 242,864.84 is: 335,158.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,055.88 : 612,806.10 = 242,864.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,055.88/612,806.10 = 242,864.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,055.88x = 612,806.10 × 242,864.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,055.88x = 148,829,055,427.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,829,055,427.52/444,055.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,158.39

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